| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $167.30 | 4.599% | $174.9941 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.30 | 11.593% | $86.2614 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.58 | 4.449% | $217.8597 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.37 | 5.563% | $131.2887 | $131.29 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.37 | 3.152% | $52.9892 | $52.99 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.78 | 3.470% | $257.4127 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.70 | 7.295% | $148.8182 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.40 | $1,069.6240 | $1,069.62 | $1,069.60 | $1,069.70 | |